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14 LASTMA officers to face disciplinary panel for extortion in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Oreagba "the male officers (11 Seniors & 3 Juniors) were caught at different locations across the State extorting…

Tragedy as seven market women drown in Edo boat mishap

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The ill-fated boat was said to have parked at Gelegele to drop off some passengers and refuel. In the process…

Oyo demolishes 359 shanties in Ibadan public schools

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Mogbonjubola said about two months ago, he directed the issuance of eviction letters, which were dispatched through the principals and…

Police smash deadly car snatchers, kidnappers in Rivers

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also, on the 16th of October, 2023, operatives of the Olu-Obasanjo Police Division patrolling along waterlines, approached a driver who…

Lagos issues stop work order on illegal land reclamation by Ojomu Royal Family

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Alebiosu, who also decried the illegal reclamation of parts of waterways along the Ikoyi-Lekki shoreline, specifically on; Osborne Foreshore I…

UK-bound victim of gunshot dies after being rejected by private hospital in Edo

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The 28-year-old deceased recently bought a flight ticket to enable him travel to the United Kingdom after he successfully secured…

Lagos Govt shuts Alaba International Market

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

The closure is the latest in the shutting down of markets and demolition of illegal structures by the Lagos State…

500 Level ABU undergraduate Ibrahim stabs teenager to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Oyejide said that the suspect was arrested in Misau Local Government Area of the state.

There was no assassination attempt on my life – Yahaya Bello

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Fanwo had claimed that the assassins were in military uniforms during the attack, which was repelled by security men attached…

Wicked grandmother sells grandchild for N50,000 in Anambra

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Obinabo said that the baby had been rescued, following consistent intelligence report and surveillance that lasted almost a month.

$Lagos shuts markets within Trade Fair Complex over Environmental infractions$

Lagos shuts markets within Trade Fair Complex over Environmental infractions

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, expressed the state government's unalloyed commitment to maintaining a…

Borno Govt bans street begging, loitering

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tar said street begging and aimless loitering were not part of the culture of Borno people.

Sunday Igboho issues 7-day ultimatum to killer-Fulani herdsmen to vacate Southwest

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Igboh0, in a statement on Sunday, said while "we believe in the peaceful coexistence in Nigeria regardless of tribe, religion…

New Oko-Oba communities beg Sanwo-Olu to repair roads destroyed during Abule Egba flyover construction

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Dada stated that to save the traditional leaders the embarrassment and “mud” being thrown at them, he appealed to Sanwo-Olu…

Breaking: Gov. Yahaya Bello escapes assassination attempt

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"The attackers who were dressed in military uniforms waylaid the Governor’s convoy and started shooting sporadically at his vehicle and…

Guinness Record: Fubara receives Wosu who trekked from Lagos to Port Harcourt

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Wosu Promise hails from Omudioga community in Emohua Local Government of Rivers State.

Three children, four others dead in Osun fatal accident

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Benamaisia said the accident involved a private Sharon Nissan vehicle with number plate WWD574 AE, saying the driver lost control…

Lagos demolishes building on Banana Island

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Olumide was accompanied by the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr Gbolahan Oki, who decried the rate…

JSS 3 student flogged to death in Kaduna school, two in police custody

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to his schoolmates, Marwanu was given 100 lashes of the cane at the school assembly where his teeth were…

Oba of Benin celebrates 7th coronation anniversary

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Omo N’Oba Ewuare on Saturday rose from the inner chambers amidst drumming and praise singing by Iweguae society, waving to…

Borno man Adamu Ibrahim arrested for murder of 24-year-old wife

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ibrahim was arrested alongside one Bukar Diya, his friend after both of them took the corpse of Fatima to the…

Oba of Benin orders curses over desecration of ‘tradition’ at marriage ceremony

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

It was observed that during the marriage ceremony, Izoduwa Imasuen and his groom's men were twirling the traditional Eben while…

19 Environmental offenders convicted in Lagos

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in statement, commended the court's firm stance…

Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

An Area Court in Jos on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old businessman, Gyang Dung to three months imprisonment for stealing a…

Fraudster Shehu Khalifa sent to jail in Makurdi

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

He pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him.

Banker Friday Ayegba arrested for stealing N14.8m from customer’s account

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Ayegba, according to the EFCC statement, carried out the fraudulent withdrawals of N14.8million from a customer`s account between June 7-…

I have no excuse whatsoever not to secure the nation’s borders – Tunji-Ojo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

"I have no excuse whatsoever not to secure the nation’s borders. President Bola Tinubu to solve problems. We must walk…

Sanwo-Olu unveils Traffic Radio’s ‘Live Camera Update’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Live Camera Update is an innovation that will enhance free-flow of traffic for Lagos motorists and other road users.

Delta father ‘flogs’ teacher to death for disciplining son over theft of palm wine

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The parent subsequently flogged the teacher, who slumped and was immediately rushed to the Central Hospital, Agbor, where he was…

How Corps member Grace was brutally stabbed to death in Kaduna

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Grace was stabbed to death on Wednesday morning in Barnawa area of Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria.

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